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The Gender Flaw in ‘My Brother’s Keeper’

The Gender Flaw in ‘My Brother’s Keeper’ The Gender Flaw in ‘My Brother’s Keeper’

Women of color are affected by racism too. We can’t keep sending the message that they aren’t.

Jun 19, 2014 / Mychal Denzel Smith

This Is What an Overcrowded Holding Center for Migrant Children Looks Like

This Is What an Overcrowded Holding Center for Migrant Children Looks Like This Is What an Overcrowded Holding Center for Migrant Children Looks Like

After weeks of denying access, Border Patrol officials finally let reporters look inside two controversial immigrant processing centers. 

Jun 19, 2014 / Steven Hsieh

Will Congress get in the Way of an Iran Deal?

Will Congress get in the Way of an Iran Deal? Will Congress get in the Way of an Iran Deal?

The Iranians are making concessions and Congress is asking for more. 

Jun 18, 2014 / Ali Gharib

Fossil Fuel Lobbyists Could Choose the Next House Majority Whip

Fossil Fuel Lobbyists Could Choose the Next House Majority Whip Fossil Fuel Lobbyists Could Choose the Next House Majority Whip

Will the fossil-fuel lobby leverage its considerable pull within the House GOP to ensure Scalise becomes House majority whip?

Jun 18, 2014 / Lee Fang

Three Days After Speaking at a Koch Summit, McConnell Says He’s For the Little Guy

Three Days After Speaking at a Koch Summit, McConnell Says He’s For the Little Guy Three Days After Speaking at a Koch Summit, McConnell Says He’s For the Little Guy

McConnell fights for “the little guy” at a secret billionaire summit.

Jun 18, 2014 / Joe Sonka

Americans Really Do Not Want to Be Part of Another War in Iraq

Americans Really Do Not Want to Be Part of Another War in Iraq Americans Really Do Not Want to Be Part of Another War in Iraq

Will the leaders listen to the people this time?

Jun 18, 2014 / John Nichols

Lois Lerner’s Missing E-mails Are the Tip of the Iceberg

Lois Lerner’s Missing E-mails Are the Tip of the Iceberg Lois Lerner’s Missing E-mails Are the Tip of the Iceberg

The federal government is really bad at preserving records—and this has led to many scandals.

Jun 18, 2014 / George Zornick

‘Black Women, Like Black Men, Scar’: Conversation on My Brother’s Keeper Heats Up

‘Black Women, Like Black Men, Scar’: Conversation on My Brother’s Keeper Heats Up ‘Black Women, Like Black Men, Scar’: Conversation on My Brother’s Keeper Heats Up

A new letter signed by 1,000 women of color calls on the president’s initiative on boys and men to include girls and women.

Jun 18, 2014 / Dani McClain

Dispatches From Brazil’s World Cup: Real Estate Frenzy Provokes ‘Psychological Attack’ to Oust Favela Residents

Dispatches From Brazil’s World Cup: Real Estate Frenzy Provokes ‘Psychological Attack’ to Oust Favela Residents Dispatches From Brazil’s World Cup: Real Estate Frenzy Provokes ‘Psychological Attack’ to Oust Favela Residents

Favela Vila Autódromo has lost 30 percent of its homes in the last year. Their crime is being next to the 2016 Olympic Village.

Jun 18, 2014 / Dave Zirin

The Beltway Media Gets the Iraq War Band Back Together

The Beltway Media Gets the Iraq War Band Back Together The Beltway Media Gets the Iraq War Band Back Together

Reed on Iraq and the US establishment press.

Jun 18, 2014 / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson

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